Dr. Walter G Irwin

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 57+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Walter G Irwin, MD,DO, is the Hospitalist specialist in Lavonia, Georgia. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1967, having over 57 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospitalist. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center Llc. Dr. Walter G Irwin also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Cogent Healthcare Of Georgia Pc. Dr. Walter G Irwin accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (706) 356-7800 to request Dr. Walter G Irwin the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 367 Clear Creek Pkwy
Lavonia, GA 30553-4173

Phone 1: (706) 356-7800


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Walter G Irwin
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1759369994
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Hospitalist (primary specialty)
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 57 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Walter G Irwin graduated from medical school in 1967.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1922153410
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Walter G Irwin

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Walter G Irwin has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 57 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Emergency Medicine / Emergency Medical Services
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    Emergency Medical Services
    An emergency medicine physician who specializes in non-hospital based emergency medical services (e.g., disaster site, accident scene, transport vehicle, etc.) to provide pre-hospital assessment, treatment, and transport patients.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Cogent Healthcare Of Georgia Pc


Practice Locations

367 Clear Creek Pkwy
Lavonia, GA 30553-4173
Phone: (706) 356-7800
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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